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Italy Conservation Summer Field School

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On March 31, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

We are still accepting applications for our summer 2025 field school in Italy. Now in its 26th year, with alumni from over 170 colleges and universities worldwide, SGPS is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. We offer students the opportunity to study and travel in Italy where they acquire hands-on experience in restoration and conservation.

The deadline for applications has been extended to April 15.

Session One (June 2 – 27)

Short Intersession Program (June 30 – July 9)

Session Two (July 14 – August 9)

Apply now!

Our courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate. All lessons are taught in English.

 

SBA x Institute for Field Research | Scholarship Announcement

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On March 3, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Funding & Fellowships

George McJunkin Scholarship

The George McJunkin Scholarship, supported by the Institute for Field Research, will support ONE undergraduate or graduate student member of the Society of Black Archaeologists (SBA) to participate in an archaeological field school. This scholarship may only be applied to a field school offered by the Institute for Field Research. The scholarship will cover the full cost of the application and IFR field school fees, minus transportation expenses.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Must be a current and paid Member of the SBA
  • Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the field school program.
  • Must have demonstrated financial need.
  • Must be accepted into an IFR field school.
  • All applications must apply directly to a field school with IFR through their website using an SBA code.

George McJunkin

George McJunkin was an African American cowboy, historian, and archaeologist. McJunkin was born enslaved in Texas before the end of the U.S. Civil War. After Emancipation, he became a cowboy and later discovered the Folsom Site–a site which fundamentally changed how archaeologists have understood the history of Indigenous Peoples on the North American continent. Although McJunkin died in 1922, his discovery of the Folsom Site and advocacy for its preservation remains one of the greatest contributions made to the field of archaeology. This scholarship is intended to honor the life and legacy of McJunkin and other under-recognized African Americans in the field of archaeology.

The deadline for applications is APRIL 1, 2025. All interested applicants need to email the SBA Secretary at secretary@societyofblackarchaeologists.com to confirm current and paid SBA membership and to receive a code to apply through the IFR website.

Once you receive the code you can visit the IFR website to apply for the scholarship.

Turkish Language Learning Summer program in Istanbul

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On February 26, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

The American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) is pleased to invite applications to the summer program in Turkish, Istanbul 2025.

ARIT Summer Fellowships for Advanced Turkish Language in Istanbul offers intensive advanced study of Turkish at Bogazici University during the summer 2025.  For intermediate-level learners, participants must have completed two years of Turkish language study or the equivalent.  The fellowships cover round-trip airfare to Istanbul, application and tuition fees, and a maintenance stipend.

The application deadline is February 28, 2025, by 5 pm EST.  For additional information please see the program webpage at
https://aritweb.org/fellowships/arit-summer-fellowships-turkish/

Archaeology Summer School in Ireland

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On February 19, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Overview
The program will be delivered on site at the Blackfriary Archaeology Field School, a medieval friary site in Trim in the Boyne Valley in County Meath. The research on the site focuses on the buried remains of a 13th century Dominican friary and associated graveyard, and the field school is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds including archaeology, history, anthropology, and forensics.

Dates
Certificate in Archaeological Excavation and Recording: four-week period from June 3rd–June 27th
Certificate in Archaeological Excavation and Recording with Osteology: five-week period from July 1st–August 1st

Location
The Blackfriary site is situated in the Medieval town of Trim, County Meath which is the heritage capital of Ireland. Trim is in the heart of the Boyne Valley close to the World Heritage site at Brú na Bóinne where the 5000-year-old passage tombs of Knowth, Dowth and Newgrange are located . These significant sites, as well as the legendary Hill of Tara, the Hill of Slane and Mellifont abbey are also situated within the Boyne Valley and can be visited easily.

Learn More

Smithsonian 2025 Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology

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On February 12, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

The 2025 Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology (SIMA) program is accepting applications for both Research Internships and Collections and Archives Internships. Application deadline is March 1st: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/anthropology/programs/summer-institute-museum-anthropology 

SIMA Internship Opportunities 

  • SIMA Research Internships – up to 12 internship appointments for four weeks including a $1500 stipend plus housing.
  • SIMA Collections Internships – 3 internship appointments offer a $3000 stipend for eight weeks each summer.
  • SIMA Archival Internships – 1 internship appointment offers a $3000 stipend for eight weeks each summer.
  • SIMA Faculty Fellowships – 2 appointments offer housing for four weeks each summer.
If you have questions, you can reach out to SIMA@si.edu .

February Updates | Society of Black Archaeologists

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On February 10, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity, In the News, News and Events

Happy February from the Society of Black Archaeologists!

We’re celebrating this Black History Month with our new #BLACKINARCHAEOLOGY2025 production.

We made this video with SBA members across the world to showcase the diverse geographic representation of Black archaeologists, highlight the range of research questions and methodologies deployed within this community, and share a message of inspiration and collaboration across our varied missions.

Check out the video on YouTube!

PUBLICATIONS

  • adventuressmadvol. 3.pngSBA members Mykayla Williamson and Zenzi Moore-Dawes wrotearticles for the latest edition of Adventuress Archaeology Magazine. The issue (3) is dedicated to the work of Black women in archaeology and can be downloaded at https://www.adventuressarchaeology.com use the code BLKHSTMONTH at checkout to download the digital copy free.
IN THE MEDIA
  • Podcast: ‘Preservation for the People’: Uplifting Black history, stories and voices –  The Black Art Conservators group released a new podcast episode featuring Ayana Flewellen and some of our colleagues in conservation. Check it out here.
  • Preserving Historic Black Business Districts | Tuesday, February 25 2PM ET – The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites all students and others interested in historic preservation to join a free webinar, “Preserving Historic Black Business Districts,” part of the ACHP’s Preserve the Past, Build for the Future webinar series. There will be a panel assembled to talk about what their communities are doing to ensure the preservation and future development of these areas. Register for the webinar here.
  • International Gullah Geechee and African Diaspora Conference | February 20-22, 2025 | Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC)  – The Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies at Coastal Carolina University is holding its fifth International Gullah Geechee and African Diaspora Conference (IGGAD). This year’s theme is Reconstruction Through the Lens of Gullah Geechee and Communities within the African Diaspora. IGGAD 2025 will also examine how the African Diaspora has throughout history reconstructed, reclaimed, and redefined themselves after conflict and colonialism.

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Bvlbancha Rising | Summer 2025 – Applications are open for “Bvlbancha Rising: Louisiana Coastal Landmarks Imperiled by Climate Change,” a National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture program hosted by Tulane University, New Orleans, to be held in June 2025. Co-organized by art history professors Adrian Anagnost and Leslie Geddes, the program offers higher education and humanities professionals an immersive exploration of Louisiana’s cultural history through its coastal landmarks. Participants will engage with a program of site visits, workshops, and discussions, exploring place-based approaches to historical interpretation and preservation led by artists, culture bearers, and scholars.  For more details and application information, visit www.sitesofmemorynola.org/neh

Marine Historical Ecology and Zooarchaeology Internship

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On January 29, 2025

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This internship will support two upper-level undergraduate students or recent graduates in the historical ecology of northern quahog clam populations in the Long Island Sound. This project investigates possible size changes in quahog over time that could have been driven by the economic pressures of the wampum trade, environmental changes, or other factors. The two interns will visit archaeological shell collections housed in Connecticut to learn how to identify and measure common marine shellfish species from the region. Interns will also learn to use project data to conduct small research projects of their own and will have the opportunity to present the results of these projects at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

Internship Type: In person, full time (40 hours/week) in Guilford, Storrs, and Ledyard, Connecticut in August 2025.

Estimated Project Start and End Dates: August 4 to August 22, 2025

How to Apply

 

 

Messors: Immersive, Cultural, and Connecting Experiences in Puglia, Italy

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On January 29, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Workshops in 2025

Fine Art and Fresco Conservation Workshop:

This intensive workshop offers an in-depth exploration of cultural heritage conservation, with a specific emphasis on fine art and fresco preservation set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of Southern Italy. Participants will engage in a curriculum that combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the conservation of paintings and frescoes in rural insitu settings.

Session dates: July 2nd-16th 2025, July 23rd-August 6th

More Info

Gastronomic Heritage: Shepherds Food and Culture:
Go to the roots of the gastronomical knowledge passed on by generations of shepherds, farmers, cheesemakers, bakers, fishermen, guardians, and storytellers of the hearths.  This is a dynamic and interactive workshop that involves you with locals to understand the land, the limestone belly of the south, which produces a cuisine that is a compendium of flavours of earth and sun.
Session dates: September 2nd-8th 2025

Elmali Excavation Field School

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On January 24, 2025

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Opportunity for students to contribute to research on ancient climate adaptation through our Elmali Excavation Field School, based at Hacimusalar Mound on Turkey’s Elmali Plain. Participants will gain hands-on experience in excavation, GIS, photogrammetry, and more, working at an active archaeological site. Students will earn 8-semester credits through Connecticut College upon successful completion.

Details

  • 4-week immersive archaeology research program
  • Earn 8 semester credits/12 quarter credits
  • Fieldwork, seminars & lab-based research
  • Cultural enrichment activities and field trips included
  • Shared accommodation in excavation house + most
    meals provided

IFR Program Highlights

IFR Elmali Program Sheet

Blackfriary Archaeology Field School

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On January 24, 2025

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The Blackfriary Archaeology Field School is part of the award-winning Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (BCHAP) in the town of Trim, County Meath, Ireland. Focusing on the buried remains of the 13th century AD/CE Dominican friary and associated graveyard, the field school is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds including archaeology, history, anthropology, and forensics – and for students looking for a unique study abroad experience. As participants in a public archaeology project, students are actively engaged with our outreach activities on site. They are also housed with families in Trim, allowing them to integrate with the local community.

We are offering three courses in summer 2025 (BAFS Summer courses).

  • A two-week introductory course runs anytime from June 3rd – August 1st, 2025.
  • A 4-week course which combines the introductory course with a 2-week advanced course, running from June 3rd – June 27th, 2025.
  • A five-week course, from July 1st – August 1st, 2025, which has a significant bioarchaeology component taught by Dr. Rachel Scott of DePaul University, Chicago focusing especially on analysis of the significant human remains excavated at Black Friary.

Both give training in excavation and post-excavation methods. The four- and five-week courses are fully accredited through DkIT. Six semester credits (12.5 ECT credits) are offered for the four-week course and 7 -8 (15 ECTs credits) for the five-week course.

https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/humanities/certificate-in-archaeological-excavation-and-recording.html

https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/humanities/certificate-in-archaeological-excavation-and-recording-with-osteology.html

For students with previous field and/or lab experience, we offer internships for a minimum of six weeks in the areas of excavation, post-excavation, and community outreach, https://bafs.ie/internships/

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